Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Robert K, Campbell, fresh- man in music, plays the snare drum while Slcpham. ' : - , junior in bakery science and management, plays the cymbals during practice, Oct. 9. Students who wanted to be part of the drum line attended band camp in August and auditioned, For the most port everyone mokes the line, lefferey Hi- ' , senior in music education, said. (Although) they may not hove got what they wanted. Photo by Jeanel Drake Shadows of the K-State drum line stretch across the turf at Memorial Stadium where drum line members practice marching steps. Multiple practices during the week helped prepare not only drum line but the entire KSU Marching Bond for performances during the home gomes. The bond was allowed to practice on Wogner Field only hours before kickoff on Game- Day and then retreated to Bramlage Coliseum to relax before the pre-game show. Photo by Kelly Glasscock drum lineG 11

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drumming up by Matt Gorney ENTHUSIASM During practice, Jetfere H, senior in music education; Derrick lund, sophomore in mass com- munication, and Jcired Vilander, senior in manage- ment, listen to Kurt Gartner, associate professor of music and percussion instructor, give orders obout keeping time and tempo. Tfie drum line practiced playing All Tfiotjazz from tfie musical Chicago, The snare drum section of the drum line hod two-hour rehearsals every day — rain or shine - except Sunday and Monday. Photo by Katie Lester Echoing through KSU Stadium, the regimented and synchronized sounds of the drum line resounded before the pre-game ceremonies. The 29-member squad marched once around Wagner Field 30 minutes before kickoff Derrick Lund, sophomore in mass communication, said it was one way to get fans pumped for the game. Lund, who was on a drum line since his high school freshman year, said he enjoyed performing before home football games. Pre-game is the best, he said, especially when KU ' s going to be in town and when we play Wabash, because everyone is fired up. The Wabash Cannonball involved clapping while leaning forward and backward repeatedly. We tell freshmen, ' don ' t look at the crowd, ' lefferey Hewitt, senior in music education, said. The drum line offered opportunities to make friends and build lasting relationships. Being on drum line is a chance for me to build relationships with people who enjoy doing the same thing, Jennifer Cordell, freshman in secondary education, said. We all love to play. Cordell, who originally played clarinet and was a drum major in high school, switched to drum line when she came to K- State. I had the option of going back to the clarinet, she said. The drum line had always appealed to me because they ' re a close-knit group and I enjoy percussion. Cordell, who played bass drum No. 3, said her only complaint was sore muscles after playing due to the drum ' s weight and large size. I don ' t like having a sore back and calluses all the time, she said. (But) I like all of it. I don ' t notice the bad stuff because I love it. She said her hard work to become part of the drum line paid off. Playing at the football games is probably the best experience I ' ve had up here so far, she said. I love the crowd and how supportive our school is of the team. It ' s fun to be part of the rally. lOostudent life

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Admiring the scenery, sophomore in biology, rows into the water during Fundamental Canoeing class during the week of Sept. 28atTuttleCreek Reservoir. (Canoeing) is the only place to experi- ence complete freedom, V- , instructor, said. You ' re one with the water. You won ' t impress the outdoors, it will impress you. Photo by Kelly Glasscock 12DStudent life